UConn Basketball Sets Sights on Ambitious 2026‑27 Campaign
The University of Connecticut is preparing for a demanding season that includes a revamped roster, high‑profile newcomers and a slate of games against top opponents.
Jun 1, 2026
Organization
Big East
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Big East across Basketball, Baseball, Soccer.
Top College Basketball Programs Eye Bounce‑Back in 2026‑27
Ten programs aim to rebound in 2026‑27 by leveraging the transfer portal, key transfers and coaching changes are highlighted.
May 26, 2026
Sun Belt Baseball Makes History with Five Regional Berths
For the first time in conference history, five Sun Belt baseball programs have earned NCAA Regional berths, joining the SEC, ACC and Big 12 as the only conferences with five or more teams in the tournament field.
May 25, 2026
Notre Dame Basketball Returns to Dayton in Mental Health Awareness Exhibition
Notre Dame will meet Dayton on Oct. 17 in an exhibition game that supports mental health charity Jay's Light, founded by Dayton coach Anthony Grant and his wife Chris in memory of their daughter Jay.
May 21, 2026
Notre Dame Basketball to Face Dayton in Mental Health Awareness Exhibition
An exhibition game scheduled for October 17 pits the University of Notre Dame against the University of Dayton, with proceeds benefiting a mental‑health initiative founded by coach Anthony Grant and his wife after their daughter's death.
May 21, 2026
Early Morning Showdown: St. John’s and Creighton Shift to 11 a.m. at Prasco Park
The BIG EAST Tournament game between St. John's and Creighton will begin at 11 a.m. at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio, after a weather‑related postponement. Admission and concessions are complimentary for all attendees.
May 19, 2026
UConn Baseball Falls Short in Regular‑Season Finale, Sets Up Big East Tournament Matchup
UConn’s baseball team dropped a 9‑6 decision to Villanova in its final regular‑season game, missing a chance at an outright conference crown. The loss caps a 9‑10 home record and sets the stage for a Big East Tournament clash with Xavier, to be streamed on ESPN+.
May 16, 2026
Creighton and Xavier Secure BIG EAST Championship Berths in Thrilling Finale
A 5-3 loss to Xavier ends Creighton's regular season, but both teams advance to the BIG EAST Championship in Mason, Ohio, setting up high‑stakes matchups.
May 16, 2026
Alabama and Seton Hall Ink Home‑and‑Home Basketball Series Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
Alabama’s men’s basketball team has scheduled a home‑and‑home series with Seton Hall for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, with the first game set for Nov. 13, 2026, in Tuscaloosa and the second slated for Newark, New Jersey.
May 15, 2026
Big East Eyes Year‑Round Basketball Focus as UConn’s Benedict Calls for Identity Shift
UConn’s athletic director David Benedict argues that the Big East should champion basketball throughout the calendar, a strategy that could reshape the conference’s future amid expanding tournaments and revenue challenges.
May 13, 2026